The Electric, Driverless Revolution Is About to Hit the High Seas - Bloomberg
'The fully electric, zero emissions YARA Birkeland will set sail next year in Europe, Oslo-based Yara International ASA said a statement Saturday. '
'It’s not just in Google laboratories that the revolution in electric, driverless transportation is gathering pace: a Norwegian shipping company is aiming to be able to deliver cargoes by sea on unmanned vessels from 2020. '
'A breakthrough by Yara could have far-reaching implications for the maritime industry, which has historically consumed the dirtiest fuels available from refineries. '
'The new vessel will allow Kongsburg to test out new technology that could ultimately curb pollution from the shipping industry, which accounts for about 2.3 percent of global emissions. '
' The International Maritime Organization plans to release an initial plan next year to cut greenhouse gases as the industry isn’t included in the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change. '
[–] Vvswiftvv17 ago
Lets hope not. My husband is a maritime navigator.